The firm has initiated this action following an investigation which found that the locking ring may be assembled incorrectly in the acetabular shell. If the locking ring is incorrectly assembled in the acetabular shell, the liner cannot be completely seated in the shell.

FDA DeterminedCause 2

TRAINING: Employee Error

Action

Biomet Orthopedics sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE DATED April 14, 2011, to all affected customers. The notice identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to:
Immediately locate and remove the affected product.
Follow the instructions on the enclosed "FAX Back Response Form" and fax a copy of the Response Form to 574-372-1683 prior to return of product.
Customers were to confirm receipt of the notice by calling 800-348-9500, ext 3755 or 3756.
For any questions regarding this recall call 574-371-3755 or 574-371-3756.

Quantity in Commerce

8

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Netherlands and Japan.